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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Flathead Dems optimistic, but realistic about 2020
Since the inauguration of President Trump in 2017, a group of Flathead Valley residents has gathered every Tuesday next to Depot Park to protest the president and bring attention to traditionally liberal causes.
Ombudsman report details challenges, citizen concerns
Montana’s Office of the Child and Family Ombudsman, which works to prevent child abuse and neglect and increase safety, well-being and permanency for the state’s children, is tackling an overall caseload that is ab…
Glacier’s Menssen named state Speech Coach of the Year
Sara Menssen’s path to AA Speech Coach of the Year has been articulated by encouraging words and opportunity from former coaches and mentors.
Trego man strikes deal in domestic assault case
A Trego man accused of inflicting years of physical and mental abuse on his wife pleaded guilty to a single charge of assault with a weapon March 2 after strik…
Winter's last hurrah to bring bitter cold, snow
Winter isn’t done with Montana just yet. After a stretch of near-record warmth and scant snow, Western Montana will be flirting with record lows as an arctic f…
Winter’s last hurrah to bring bitter cold, snow
Winter isn’t done with Montana just yet. After a stretch of near-record warmth and scant snow, Western Montana will be flirting with record lows as an arctic f…
Potential contractors get input on bypass redesign
The process to remove a roundabout is anything but straightforward, but the Montana Department of Transportation took a step closer to taking out the Foy’s Lak…
North Valley Food Bank sees big jump in service
North Valley Food Bank last October expanded its service hours, hoping to serve more working people who couldn’t come by during the day, and that’s exactly wha…
Local races set as filing deadline passes
The stage is set for the 2020 primary elections after the final day of candidate filings on Monday produced a twist in a Kalispell house district.
Flathead GOP expects to dominate election
County mulls plans for Bigfork Community Center
Plans to improve the Bigfork Community Center and discussion about funding improvements was the focus of a recent meeting of representatives from the Flathead …
New Scout troop focuses on youth with special needs
A new Boy Scout troop for youth with special needs was recently established in Kalispell.
Open house today on potential Batavia roundabout
The Montana Department of Transportation will hold an open house from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Smith Valley School gymnasium for the Batavia intersection improvement project. The state is considering inters…
County mulls plans for Bigfork Community Center
Plans to improve the Bigfork Community Center and discussion about funding improvements was the focus of a recent meeting of representatives from the Flathead …
Flathead GOP expects to dominate election